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News from February 2025

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Utah: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Beehive State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Utah, providing an average of $874 per capita to residents.

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32 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Utah in 2024

By Beehive State News | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Utah submitted 32 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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UDOT announces lane closures affecting weekend travel in Utah and Salt Lake counties

By Beehive State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has issued a reminder for drivers in Utah and Salt Lake counties to prepare for potential travel disruptions due to ongoing construction projects.

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Utah sees 20 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024

By Beehive State News | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 20 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located in Utah, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Small business optimism dips slightly but remains above historical average

By Beehive State News | Feb 12, 2025

Small business optimism experienced a slight decline in January, as reported by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in their latest Small Business Optimism Index.

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UDOT employs ultrasonic testing for Salt Lake County bridge inspection

By Beehive State News | Feb 10, 2025

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews recently employed ultrasonic testing to inspect a bridge in Salt Lake's "Spaghetti Bowl."

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Analysis: Utah among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Beehive State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Beehive State News shows that Utah is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Utah Agriculture Commissioner Craig W. Buttars announces retirement after four years

By Beehive State News | Feb 6, 2025

Commissioner Craig W. Buttars of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced his retirement, concluding four years of service to the State of Utah.

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Utah inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Beehive State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Utah experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Utah State Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Beehive State News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Utah State Elections Department regarding the upcoming spring elections candidates for office on February 5, 2025.

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UDOT adapts to warm winter with diverse road maintenance efforts

By Beehive State News | Feb 5, 2025

Despite the lack of snow in Utah's valleys this winter, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) maintenance crews remain active.